The effects of electricity substitution in Fujian: based on microdata survey

Peng Zheng, Lingling Zhu, Wei Lu and Xin Yao ()
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Peng Zheng: State Grid Fujian Electric Power Co., Ltd.
Lingling Zhu: State Grid Fujian Electric Power Co., Ltd.
Wei Lu: State Grid Fujian Electric Power Co., Ltd.
Xin Yao: Xiamen University

Environment, Development and Sustainability: A Multidisciplinary Approach to the Theory and Practice of Sustainable Development, 2021, vol. 23, issue 6, No 62, 9320-9335

Abstract: Abstract Electricity substitution refers to replacing fossil fuels by electricity in the consumption side. To figure out the actual ways of energy usage, we conduct field survey to obtain energy consumption data in Fujian, as well as potentials for electricity substitution. Based on these data, this paper provides a theoretical analysis for electricity substitution policy. We use the input–output model to estimate the effects of electricity substitution in Fujian during the period of 2016–2020. The results show electricity substitution can significantly increase total output of the power sector and reduce oil demand. Moreover, the electricity substitution policy can also help to control greenhouse gases and pollutants effectively. Replacing fossil fuels with clean electricity will be conducive to sustainable economic development. These findings will shed some light on the future policy of electricity substitution and energy structure change.

Keywords: Electricity substitution; Environmental pollution; Input–output model (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2021
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